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Group B: Russia vs Slovakia - (15/6/16) KO 2pm, BBC1/HD |
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Group B: Russia vs Slovakia - (15/6/16) KO 2pm, BBC1/HD
The game will also be on talkSPORT, BBC Radio 5 Live and on the BBC Sport website and App.
In their 9 previous meetings the Russians have claimed 3 wins, the Slovaks 2. There's been only 3 goals scored in their last 4 meetings. Russia have only kept 2 clean sheets in their 16 games at the Euros. Slovakia have not been beaten in back-to-back matches since October 2013. |
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Just as long as that action on the pitch is not overshadowed by the Russian thugs misbehaving in the stands.
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I'm hoping for a draw in this one, need the other teams to get as few points as possible for Wales to go through.
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I am assuming the Russians have targeted matches against Slovakia and Wales as winnable. I took the view the Russians played a very conservative (actually excruciatingly boring, as poor as Northern Ireland were against Poland) game against England just to secure a draw, which seemed the extent of their ambition for that game. Now I will see if I was right and if there is actually much more to their game than they showed in that match. Should be a good game as both sides really need three points.
And once again thanks to Sattrega, favourite for the golden boot of the Euro 2016 threads, awarded to the poster who starts the most useful threads. |
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Shame this is the 2pm game today, it's a nice one for 8pm (for my convenience)! Slovakia definitely can't afford to lose.. A draw keeps Russian in the running.
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Shame this is the 2pm game today, it's a nice one for 8pm (for my convenience)! Slovakia definitely can't afford to lose.. A draw keeps Russian in the running.
You are right about Slovakia, which might make them a bit more cautious than is good for them, possibly fear of losing holding them back too much tactically. |
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I am assuming the Russians have targeted matches against Slovakia and Wales as winnable. I took the view the Russians played a very conservative (actually excruciatingly boring, as poor as Northern Ireland were against Poland) game against England just to secure a draw, which seemed the extent of their ambition for that game. Now I will see if I was right and if there is actually much more to their game than they showed in that match. Should be a good game as both sides really need three points.
Personally, I don't think it's in the Russian mindset to play for a draw, they play to win. I just don't think their team is that great. Of course, there's every chance a team as average as Slovakia might make them look better than they are. |
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The line-ups:
Russia: Akinfeev, Smolnikov, Schennikov, Ignashevich, Berezutski, Neustadter, Golovin, Kokorin, Shatov, Smolov, Dzyuba. Slovakia: Kozaciík; Pekarík, Skrtel, Durica, Hubocan; Kucka, Pecovsky; Mak, Hamsík, Weiss; Duda. |
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hoping that it's an attacking game... you'd expect slovakia to have a go after losing their first game. but the recent record between the 2 doesn't bode well for excitement...
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I am assuming the Russians have targeted matches against Slovakia and Wales as winnable. I took the view the Russians played a very conservative (actually excruciatingly boring, as poor as Northern Ireland were against Poland) game against England just to secure a draw, which seemed the extent of their ambition for that game. Now I will see if I was right and if there is actually much more to their game than they showed in that match. Should be a good game as both sides really need three points.
And once again thanks to Sattrega, favourite for the golden boot of the Euro 2016 threads, awarded to the poster who starts the most useful threads. I'm hoping for a Slovakia win, if Hamsik turns up, I think they'll do it. |
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Do the Russians have good relations with the Slovaks?
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beginning of the second round of matches........everyone must have played once and we've seen all 24 teams
gone quick hasn't it.......
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I am assuming the Russians have targeted matches against Slovakia and Wales as winnable. I took the view the Russians played a very conservative (actually excruciatingly boring, as poor as Northern Ireland were against Poland) game against England just to secure a draw, which seemed the extent of their ambition for that game. Now I will see if I was right and if there is actually much more to their game than they showed in that match. Should be a good game as both sides really need three points.
And once again thanks to Sattrega, favourite for the golden boot of the Euro 2016 threads, awarded to the poster who starts the most useful threads. Wales are a very good collective unit, and of course they also have Bale to use if needs be. I would be very surprised if they thought that match was an ideal one to target forthe three points. |
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I thought Russia were one of the poorest sides from the opening group games. The only player who looked good to me was Kokorin. Their play was slow and predictable, I forgot how many times the central defender played the ball out to the full back only for him to pass it back and then it be hoofed up front to the big man.
I'm hoping for a Slovakia win, if Hamsik turns up, I think they'll do it. |
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Pretty sure Berezutski has had botox on his lips or injected with something it looks like he he is permanently pouting
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Here we go, hopefully be a good watch.
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Russian coach looks well stressed.
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Here we go, hopefully be a good watch.
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some nice looking women in this crowd...
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Russian coach looks well stressed.
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Some very sloppy passing from Slovakia
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Russian coach looks well stressed.
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some nice looking women in this crowd...
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Mark Lawrenson - "Someones been doodling on his neck"
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I quite fancy Slovakia to win this one. And hope they do. I know a draw would be the best result for England, but right now I'd take satisfaction in seeing the Russians lose a game.
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